v. burst open with a great gaping hole, make a great opening in something Gilunúpan ang dapit dihang mibulhang ang díki, The area was flooded when the dike burst. Bulhángi ang lubut sa táru, Make a wide hole in the bottom of the can.

a. for something packed in a solid to be loose and dry so that it could crumble easily. Bulhay kaáyu ang báy sa umígas, The ant hill is very dry and loose; v. become dry and loose so as to crumble easily. Nagkabulhay ang yútà nga wà maulani, The soil became dry and loose after it hadn’t rained for a long time.

v. 1. blow something out of something Bulhúta ang kandílà, Blow out the candle. Gibulhútan aku níyag túbig, He spurted water at me from his mouth. Ibulhut nang asu, Puff out the smoke; 2. for the wind to blow. Mibulhut ang amíhan, The northeast wind blew; 3. treat a sickness, usually of stomach, by blowing cigar smoke on the affected area. Bulhútan sa mananambal ang nagbutud kung tíyan, The folk doctor will blow smoke on my stomach because I have gas; 4. move at great speed. Bulhut! Step on the gas! Nakabulhut ug dágan ang kawatan, The thief ran away on the double; n. action of blowing. pa- v. puff on a pipe or cigar. -ay n. game involving blowing; v. play this game.

n. buri palm: Corypha elata. The fibers from the unopened leaves are used in weaving hats, baskets, etc. It is also a source of toddy (guhang), vinegar, and sugar. The shoots are used as a vegetable and the trunk is a source of starch.